ParentCast: New Parents | New Babies | New Adventures | A New Kind Of Crazy

Hosts Mary and Blake hold a roundtable discussion with a couple of dads in differing stages of their wives' pregnancies. Wanna get inside the primitive mind of a dude?  Here's your shot.  Learn why Playstation 4, and Heisenberg's Blue Meth, can prepare you for having a baby, why a Placenta smoothie is a actually a thing, why the sea was angry on the day of Rhys' birth,  and why we're sick of people talking to us only about our wives. Subscribe: (AAC) | Download (.mp3) | Like Us On Facebook (To download, click the link to load page, then select File - Save Page As...from your menubar to save to your computer.)     Show Notes:   Parent Picks of the Week - 

• Carl recommends sprinkling your baby's crib with several binkies so when your baby wakes up, he or she can easily find one!
• Nick recommends telling your pregnant wife that she is beautiful every day :)

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Hosts Mary and Blake discuss music and babies with Jennifer Romanat, a local musician, and owner of East Side Music Together.  Learn about Mary's highly illegal activities in Connecticut, why blaring Queen with your kids is actually a good thing, and why Rhys has a choice between either Asia, or a wee-wee pad. Subscribe: (AAC) | Download (.mp3) | Like Us On Facebook (To download, click the link to load page, then select File - Save Page As...from your menubar to save to your computer.) Show Notes:

• Interview with Jennifer Romanat, of East Side Music Together.
• Parent Picks of the Week: 
  • Blake's Pick  - Happy Baby Puffs
  • Mary's Pick - Make your baby an Easter Basket! 

Hosts Mary and Blake discuss "Baby-Led Weaning" with Gill Rapley, co-author of the book, Baby-Led Weaning: The Essential Guide to Introducing Solid Foods - and Helping Your Baby to Grow Up a Happy and Confident Eater. Learn why young babies are a lot more capable of eating solid foods than you think, why Blake thinks he's having tea in Downton Abbey, and Mary's dad is...Santa? Subscribe: (AAC) | Download (.mp3) | Like Us On Facebook (To download, click the link to load page, then select File - Save Page As...from your menubar to save to your computer.) Show notes: Mary's Parent Pick of the week: Kladd Prickar ikea bibs Mary's Blog - www.tallmomtinybaby.com

Hosts Mary and Blake discuss their top ten items from a Buzzfeed article entitled 19 Things People Swear They'll Never Do Until They Have Kids. Learn why Blake thinks whiny people just need to, "shutup," why Rhys frequents Brothels, and why Mary's therapy bill is going to be doubled after this episode.  Enjoy! Subscribe: (AAC) | Download (.mp3) | Like Us On Facebook (To download, click the link to load page, then select File - Save Page As...from your menubar to save to your computer.) Show Notes:

• Mary's Parent Pick is the Trend Lab CrabWrap , so if your baby eats his bed, the wood will be protected!

Hosts Mary and Blake discuss Car Seat Safety with the leading Car Seat Safety Expert in Rhode Island, Dina Morrissey. Learn why placing your child correctly in a car seat is a lot harder than you think, why Mary and Blake aren't fit to have a child in their home, and why a having a Tuba in your car is NEVER a good idea. Enjoy! Subscribe: (AAC) | Download (.mp3) | Like Us On Facebook (To download, click the link to load page, then select File - Save Page As...from your menubar to save to your computer.) Show Notes:

• Interview with Dina Morrissey, Program Coordinator, Injury Coalition for Kids of Providence.
• 75% of car seats are installed incorrectly
• What is the difference between a bucket seat and a convertible car seat?
• What should a grandparent or someone who occasionally drives the child around purchase?
• Do we always have to purchase a new car seat, or can we borrow one from friend or family, or purchase one online - like through craigslist?
• Do car seats expire?
• What is the latch system, and what is the difference between that and the seatbelt?
• What is the most common mistakes parents are making when installing car seats?
• Where can people get their seats properly installed?
• Are there any laws in RI about car seat safety?
• How tight do we need to make the straps?
• If you get in a minor car accident, does insurance will pay for a new car seat?
• What items can be used in addition to the car seat?
• Why are children and babies not allowed to wear winter coats in car seats?
• What is the safest backseat position for the car seat? Behind the driver, passenger middle?
• What kind of routine maintenance should be done with car seats?
• Can we turn our baby around when he turns two, or do we need to wait for a certain height or weight in addition to the age?
• What should parents be looking for when they are shopping around for a seat?
• Mary's Parent a Pick is a Wrapeaze Poncho. Click here for the Wrapeaze Giveaway.

Meet the hosts Mary & Blake Larsen. Listen to the hosts discuss the show's concept, structure, and Mary's shocking confession. Subscribe: (AAC) | Download.mp3 | Like Us On Facebook (To download, click the link to load page, then select File - Save Page As...from your menubar to save to your computer.)   Show notes:

• Introduction to hosts
• Show layout
• The Judegment Free Zone
• Whines and Wins of the Week
• Parent Picks
• Mary's Parent Pick -Zoli Bot cup